Mainstream

Headstrong, heavy weatherGoing at it Hell-for-leatherRed lights flashing onSome little pop songBoys get out your BalzacThe Empire's gonna strike backThe critics and the diplomats are living in a tin shack

Break-neck, full-tiltClimb the ladders they builtAngels in the abattoirJunking up a good guitarStale city bandwidthYou don't get the languageBut don't pick on the girl who's only turning on the lightswitch

Are you going to swim the mainstream?Are you going to swim the mainstream?Or are you going to make that lightning?Are you going to swim the mainstream?

Heads-up, they'll sayHistory was a big mistakeChews you up, spits you outThen asks you what the lip's aboutAn old tin armyA young James DeanAnd another kinda war that is waging in your bloodstream

A wildfire, wild-cardThis girl's been barredThey drew the weapons, read the rulesSent the rebels back to schoolThey'll book you for the next crimeGet you in the nick of timeSo don't trust the captain who is sailing in a straight line

Are you going to swim the mainstream?Are you going to swim the mainstream?Or are you going to make that lightning?Are you going to swim the mainstream?

Now say your prayers, stay politeBusy saving daylightAge plays dirty tricksYou're looking like a counterfeitHe's gonna train usCan you really blame usIf we grow up we're all going to be famous